高二英语下学期期中试题15

一岗双责落实还不到位。受事务性工作影响，对分管单位一岗双责常常落实在安排部署上、口头要求上，实际督导、检查的少，指导、推进、检查还不到位。福建省福州市仓山区2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题（时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 第卷 (共79分)第一部分：听力（共20题；每小题1分, 满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the woman probably do next? A. Make dinner. B. Wash the dishes. C. Play video games.2. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are going to college.B. They are majoring in biology.C. They both have their own business.3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A TV series. B. Video games.C. Some movies.4. What does the man think of the electric car? A. It is dangerous. B. It is convenient. C. It is expensive.5. Who is the man? A. The childs uncle. B. The childs father. C. The womans husband.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.7. How does the man feel about the baseball game? A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Worried.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How did the man feel about his last job? A. He loved it. B. He worked too hard. C. It wasnt exciting enough.9. Where are the speakers? A. At a caf. B. At the womans house. C. In an office building. 10. What will the speakers probably discuss next? A. Money matters. B. The mans personality. C. The mans previous experience.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is needed to make the sour cucumbers? A. Salt. B. Vinegar. C. Onions. 12. When should the cucumbers be tasted for the first time? A. After one week. B. After five days. C. After an entire summer.13. Who taught the woman how to make the sour cucumbers? A. The man. B. Her grandfather. C. Her father.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What do the speakers discuss first? A. Who else to invite. B. Which hotel to stay in. C. How to get cheap airplane tickets.15. Who is Pierre? A. Susies husband. B. Louises husband. C. The womans French friend.16. What does the woman want to do first in Paris? A. Visit a museum. B. See the Eiffel Tower. C. Buy a new suitcase.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What do we know about Costa Rica? A. It has no army. B. It is far away from Panama.C. It is a country in North America.18. What is the population of Costa Rica? A. About 1.4 million. B. About 4.5 million. C. About 8.5 million.19. What is the main source of energy in Costa Rica? A. Oil. B. Coal. C. Clean energy.20. Which industry has become important in Costa Rica in recent years?A. Food. B. Tourism. C. Agriculture.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分29分） 第一节 （共 12 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 24 分） A.Books are typically written first, then narrated (朗读) for audio books. Until now, Audible, the largest company of audio books, has begun asking well-known writers to create works specifically for audio, instead of inviting people to narrate already existing print books. Its a new chapter for the book industry. Audible now has about 30 totally new audio works in production. And it turns out that audio books, which have long been regarded as less important than e-books, have actually been doing quite well. They are a $1,000,000,000 industry, with more than 35,000 titles published in 2013 alone. What promotes that progress is not only an evolution of technology, but more importantly, the rise of the celebrity (名人) narrator. Narrators are key to the success of an audio book and these days, producers are signing on more and more celebrities. Celebrities narration is like a private performance to customers, who get a feeling of closeness in listening to their voices. Many of the customers buy audio books based on the narrator. They will listen to anything a specific actor or actress reads. That is why Audible is taking the risk of not producing print books at all but starting totally new audio works. Theres another reason why the company is expecting its risk-taking action to pay off: humans have been telling stories since the beginning of time. We are taking part in a little habit that goes back thousands and thousands of yearsbefore the first mark was ever made on a stone. Long before writing, people were telling each other stories and the audio book goes all the way back to that tradition. As Peter Allen sang softly in the 1970s, everything old is new again.1. The “new chapter” (Para. 1) refers to a time of _. A. starting audio companies B. producing new audio works C. narrating print books for audio D. creating electronic books2. What does Paragraph 2 tell about audio books？ A. Their bright future B. Their difference from e-booksC. Their great importanceD. Their previous production3. Customers like celebrities narration because _. A. celebrities help them understand the storiesB. celebrities have more attractive voices C. celebrities seem to be within their reach D. celebrities have better narrating skills 4. Audible believes its risk-taking action will be rewarding because _.A. the action has lasted for a long time B. customers play an active role in the actionC. the company has spent a lot on the action D. the action agrees with the story-telling traditionB. Ever since Donald Trump was elected president of the US, the entire Trump family has been put under a microscope. In China, the spotlight has been mainly focused on Trump and his daughter Ivanka. She is described on WeChat as an extremely influential role model with stunning beauty, a successful career, and a happy family. She leads a dream life that a million girls would kill for. Yes, she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. But she got where she is by herself.Theres always going to be articles that say people born into wealthy families are better looking and have a better family background than you, but these people do work harder than you. Are you a loser if you were raised in an ordinary family? Should you feel guilty that you sleep eight hours a day because Ivanka sleeps five? If you just want to keep a stable nine-to-five job, does it mean you are not ambitious? How about if you dont work out or eat healthy, does that mean you will not find your Mr. or Miss Right?There is a tendency in media nowadays to encourage elitism (精英主义).They are trying to brainwash young people into thinking that they should invest an enormous amount of time and money in bodybuilding and appearance enhancement, even plastic surgery. They encourage lifestyle makeovers: wine tasting classes and expensive trips overseas. They make you believe that if you do as they say, you can improve the quality of your life and join the elites.But whats the downside of being ordinary? Do you really need to go to the gym five days a week unless you are a gym maniac (热衷者)? Do you need to take hundreds of selfies and Photoshop the selected ones to post on WeChat? Do you really need to break your neck and sacrifice to earn your first pot of gold only to worry constantly about how to enter high society later?Dont let the idea of elitism get to you. Everybody has a right to the life they want. Human beings should not be judged as a success or failure based on whether they are a part of the elite or not. As long as you lead a happy and comfortable life, why bother to chase after other peoples shadows? Choose your own life path and go for it.5. Why does Ivanka become a hit online?A. She gets what she has through personal efforts despite decent origin.B. She together with her family is put under careful investigation.C. She is a virtual role model frequently seen among ordinary people.D. She lives such a dream life that a million girls would like to kill her.6. Which of the following are considered as a life belonging to people of higher social rank?Polish and post carefully- selected selfies on WeChatBreak your neck to earn your first pot of goldSpare no expense to improve physical appearanceSign up for wine tasting classes and oversea tripsA. B. C. D. 7. It can be inferred from the text that _.A. Ivanka sleeping five hours a day makes the vast majority guilty. B. Being distinguished is a commonly advocated culture nowadaysC. Keeping a stable nine-to- five job will be thought of as a loser.D. Improving the quality of life will promote ones social status.8. Which attitude towards life would the writer probably agree with?A. Life is like a dogsled team. If you arent the lead dog, the scenery never changes.B. Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.C. There is only one success to be able to spend your life in your own way.D. The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes. C. The sharing economy, represented by companies like Airbnb or Uber, is the latest fashion craze. But many supporters have overlooked the reality that this new business model is largely based on escaping regulations and breaking the law. Airbnb is an internet-based service that allows people to rent out spare rooms to strangers for short stays. Uber is an internet taxi service that allows thousands of people to answer ride requests with their own cars. There are hundreds of other such services. The good thing about the sharing economy is that it promotes the use of underused resources. Millions of people have houses or apartments with empty rooms, and Airbnb allows them to profit from these rooms while allowing guests a place to stay at prices that are often far less than those charged by hotels. Uber offers prices that are competitive with standard taxi prices and their drivers are often much quicker and more trustworthy. But the downside of the sharing economy has gotten much less attention. Most cities and statesboth tax and regulate hotels, and the tourists who stay in hotels are usually an important source of tax income. But many of Airhnbs customers are not paying the taxes required under the law. Airbnb can also raise issues of safety for its customers and trouble for hosts neighbors. Hotels are regularly inspected to ensure that they are not fire traps and that they dont form other risks for visitors. Airbnb hosts face no such inspections. Since Airbnb is allowing people to escape taxes and regulations, the company is simply promoting thefts(盗窃). Others in the economy will lose by bearing an additional tax burden or being forced to live next to an apartment unit with a never-ending series of noisy visitors. The same story may apply with Uber. Uber is currently in disputes over whether its cars meet the safety and insurance requirements imposed (强加于) on standard taxis. Also, if Uber and related services flood the market, they could harm all taxi drivers ability to earn a minimum wage. This downside of the sharing needs to be taken seriously, but that doesnt mean the current tax and regulatory structure is perfect.9. What is the positive thing about the sharing economy?A. It is a global trend. B. It is beyond regulations.C. It brings in modest profits. D. It draws on spare resources. 10. What is the problem with Airbnb customers according to the passage?A. They are not regularly inspected. B. They are likely to commit thefts.C. They can be noisy to hosts neighbours. D. They are not allowed to escape taxes. 11. What is the argument over Uber according to the passage?A. Whether it guarantees customerssafety. B. Whether it provides reliable services.C. Whether it lowers customersexpenses. D. Whether it can compete with standard taxis.12. What will be talked about in the following paragraphs?A. Existing regulations and laws.B. Necessary improvements of current laws.C. Further development of Airbnb and Uber.D. More downsides of Airbnb and Uber.第二节 （共 5 小题, 每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分） 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。 When you ask people how to make friends as an adult, they usually give you suggestions like, “just get out there,“ “join a dance class,” or, “try speed dating.” _13_ After all, making friends does require us to get out into the world and take a few emotional risks. Most of the time, however, we are not lacking for ideas on where to meet people. _14_ For this reason, most people find that reconnecting with themselves is a first step towards reconnecting with others. If you feel tired, out of shape, or sad, most of the time, making friends is going to be extremely difficult. _15_ Start small. Use the 1 - minute technique to gradually increase your commitment to exercise. Get out into nature. Set a timer to remind yourself to get up every hour to stretch. Try gentle yoga(瑜伽). While you build up your body, dont forgetto nourish (滋养) your mind. Write down one thing every day that you are grateful for. _16_ Learn to become your own best friend. _17_ Instead of relying on our social circumstances to bring people into our lives, we need to change ourselves first and then invite people into our lives.A. On the surface, these are fine suggestions.B. Spend a few minutes every day in reflection.C. It will be even more difficult when you are an adult.D. We are missing the motivation and self-confidence to get started.E. We only need to know how to start a conversation with strangers.F. Making friends as an adult is possible, but it requires a new approach.G. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple things that you can do to increase your physical and emotional resources.第三部分 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分） My husband and I insisted that our children were old enough to clean their rooms and make their beds. But they thought 1 . My complaints, even self-justified shouting, were always landing on 2 ears. Very often a whole hours scolding would end with their 3 into tears, I felt very frustrated. I realized I needed to 4 my method of “mothering”.One day when they were at school, I spent some time 5 their rooms. On their desks, in plain 6 , I left the cards: “Dear Bill (the other card was 7 to Sarah), your room was messy this morning and Im sure you like it clean. Love, the Room Fairy.” 8 arriving back, the children were 9 excited to receive the little note from the Room Fairy. The next day, their rooms were fairly clean. Sure enough, there was another note from the Room Fairy 10 for them, thanking them for their nice “gift” of a clean room and 11 asking them to play a certain violin 12 . Each day, thank-you notes would be written differently to keep the ideas 13 .Sometimes the Room Fairy would propose a little 14 : “If you can finish your homework and 15 your lessons before dinner, I d like to watch a particular television program with you tonight.” Sometimes some colored markers or other little items would be left in 16 of well done jobs the day 17 . 18 I cant remember how long “the Room Fairy” continued leaving her love notes. When they were age-appropriate, we used various versions of Post-Its(便利贴). The bathroom mirror became the 19 centre of our home. Appointments, notices about visiting relatives, lesson schedules, and changes in plans could be posted. We all benefited from and 20 the idea of sharing reminders and daily details of life through notes. I believe the true advantage of the Room Fairy notes survives in our frequent and enjoyable communication. 1. A. indifferentlyB. otherwise C. doubtfully D. alike 2. A. both B. either C. neither D. side3. A. bursting B. bumping C. crying D. breaking 4. A. access B. adopt C. addict D. adjust 5. A. emptying B. searching C. tidying D. clearing6. A. speech B. words C. sight D. distance7. A. delivered B. addressed C. read D. sent8. A. By B. In C. At D. Upon 9. A. no more than B. more than C. other than D. rather than10. A. waiting B. praying C. expecting D. asking11. A. purely B. gratefully C. gently D. toughly 12. A. music B. tune C. piece D. role 13. A. incredible B. uninteresting C. respectable D. fresh 14. A. challenge B. advice C. question D. suggestion15. A. look into B. go with C. look up D. go over 16. A. possession B. honor C. praise D. response 17. A. before B. later C. ago D. ahead18. A. Even so B. Actually C. Though D. Even if 19. A. main B. memory C. life D. reminder 20. A. appreciated B. learned C. thanked D. shared 第II卷 （共 71分）第四部分：基础知识（共四节, 满分31分）第一节 根据所给首字母,写出正确的单词来完成句子(共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)1. Fully o_ herself with routine office tasks，she had no time to attend to her children.2. With the electric map fixed in the car showing the exact posi